Diesel Engine - Heavy Duty Air Filtration Retrofitting
NUMBER: 14-005-12GROUP: Fuel System
DATE: November 29, 2012
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 14-004-11 REV. A,
DATED DECEMBER 01, 2011, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES.
ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE
ADDITIONAL MODEL YEARS, VEHICLES AND NEW PARTS.
SUBJECT:
Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available
MODELS:
**2000 - 2002 (BE/BR/BT) Ram Truck (2500/3500)**
2003 - 2009 (D1/DH/DR/**DX**) Ram Truck (2500/3500 Pick Up)
2010 - 2012 (D2/DJ/**DX**) Ram Truck (2500/3500 Pick Up)
2007 - **2012** (DC/DD/**DM/DP**) Ram Truck (3500/**4500/5500** Cab Chassis)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to **BE/BR/BT**/D1/DH/DR vehicles equipped with a 5.9L Cummins engine built from **2000** model year (sales codes ETH, ETC) and DC/DH/DJ/D1/D2**DM/DP/DX** vehicles equipped with a 6.7L Cummins
engine built from 2007 model year (sales code ETJ).
NOTE:
Some configurations of the **Pickup trucks and** Cab Chassis (shorter wheel base models) will not accept the Severe Duty Filter Kit due to interference. Please "test fit" the bracket prior to cutting/removing any lines on **all** trucks.
NOTE:
**Fuel filter minder kit will not work on 5.9L engines equipped with Mopar add on exhaust brake.**
DISCUSSION:
Several fuel system add-on or retrofit parts are available to enhance the filtering capability for customers exposing their vehicles to extremely dirty conditions.
The frame mounted fuel filter kit is available for **2012** vehicles equipped with the Cummins diesel engine and may be ordered with the truck as a Mopar Dealer installed option, (Sales Code 77P). NOTE: Check for adequate clearance before installation.
Description of parts available for Cummins diesel equipped vehicles are listed below:
^ ** Fuel Filter Minder kit is designed to inform driver of fuel pressure drop for any reason. (Fuel filter is most likely). Two kits will fit Cummins engines from 2000 - Present. **
^ Severe duty, frame mounted fuel filter (application for 2004.5 - 2012 Pickup & 2007 - 2012 Cab Chassis DC/DD only).
^ Severe Duty replacement fuel filter element.
^ 6.7L up-graded (5 & 10 micron filter-in-filter) fuel filter to retrofit earlier models (shell and element). All "Bottom Load" fuel filters for 6.7L.
^ 6.7L Element only, fuel filter, all "Bottom Load" fuel filters for 6.7L.
^ 5.9L & 6.7L Add-on or up-graded fuel tank vent hose kit with vent cap.
^ Filter for fuel tank vent hose, (replaces vent cap).
^ 5.9L up-graded air filter. This filter is similar in design to the current 6.7L air filter.
NOTE:
Do not use p/n 05183410AA fuel filter for (bottom load style) 6.7L engines. Use p/n 68061633AA shell and filter.
NOTE:
The maintenance intervals for the fuel filter(s) is 15,000 miles, 400 engine hours or 12 Months, (whichever occurs first) or more often as needed.
PARTS REQUIRED:
POLICY:
Information Only
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.